Man arrested after 36-hour armed stand-off at block of flats A man has been arrested on suspicion of firearms offences after a 36-hour stand off with police at a block of flats in Sheffield.
Police responded to concerns for a man at The Gateway apartment building near Broad Street, Sheffield, just after 7pm on Monday.
South Yorkshire Police arrested a 47-year-old man on suspicion of affray, criminal damage, possession of a firearm, threats to kill and communicate with a bomb hoax.
Roads, including Sheffield Parkway, have now reopened while the apartment building remains closed while officers conduct a "thorough search".
Sheffield Parkway, between Park Square roundabout and Derek Dooley Way was closed, while emergency services, including specialist officers responded.
